SONOHIGURASHI VS. TOUHOU UNIVERSE: 90s Fighting Action Meets Gensokyo

7/22/2026, 7:28:10 PM

Release date: 3/25/2022

Tags: #action #2d-fighter #2d-platformer #2.5d #2d #pixel-graphics #realistic #1990's

User Reviews

Score: 100%Positive
Review Count: 14 reviews
Fetched At: 8/29/2026, 3:11:09 PM

Reference prices

Japan

¥ 580 (JPY)

Steam JP

$4.99 (USD)

Steam Global

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Japan Price: ¥ 580
Global Price: $4.99
Price in Your Region: ¥ 580Prices as Steam lists them per country. What you are actually charged depends on your Steam account settings.Regional prices checked: 29 Aug 2026
Sale Status: Regular pricing
Price Checked At: 8/28/2026, 11:30:16 PM

Key highlight

Experience a unique 90s-style 2D fighting game, SONOHIGURASHI VS. TOUHOU UNIVERSE, featuring real-life cosplayers and a crossover narrative between Gensokyo and Hinamizawa Village. It offers 18 characters, 18 stages with

Who this is for

A fighting game that uniquely blends 90s pixel art with real-life cosplay. A must-check for Touhou Project fans and anyone seeking a distinctive fighter. Perfect for local multiplayer fun!

🖥️ Hardware Guide for Comfortable Play

Based on the game's recommended specs, showing a comfortable performance target and example parts (PassMark reference)

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CPU

Game's recommended spec

2 GHz Dual Core

No PassMark data — please check the manufacturer's site

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GPU

Game's recommended spec

NVIDIA GeForce GT 640

Comfortable play target

1,509 pts(~130% above spec of 1,161 pts)

Parts near this range

GeForce 940MX1,509 pts Radeon HD 6670 + 7660D Dual1,492 pts Radeon RX Vega 61,492 pts

* Scores are reference values. Actual performance varies by in-game settings, resolution, and system environment.

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Details

Overview

SONOHIGURASHI VS. TOUHOU UNIVERSE is a 2D fighting game that throws players into a nostalgic 90s aesthetic, featuring real-life individuals in cosplay battling it out. This title, developed and published by 青春18金魚, serves as the first installment in its series and is a minor update to the 2010 release, "sonohigurashi vs touhou1." It's a secondary creation game work based on the Touhou Project, blending its unique characters and settings with a distinct fighting game experience.

Highlights

Nostalgic 90s Fighting Action: Experience a retro 2D fighting game with a unique cosplay theme.
Extensive Character and Stage Roster: Features 18 playable characters and 18 distinct stages, each with its own dedicated background music.
Dual World Setting: The game's narrative bridges the gap between Hinamizawa Village and Gensokyo, two worlds that were never meant to intersect.

Who It's For

This game is perfect for fans of classic 2D fighting games who also have an appreciation for the Touhou Project universe. Players looking for a quirky, retro-style fighter with a unique visual presentation and a substantial amount of content will find a lot to enjoy here. The inclusion of local multiplayer also makes it a good choice for friends wanting to challenge each other.

Game Info

Developer: 青春18金魚
Publisher: 青春18金魚
Genre: Action, Indie
Release Date: March 25, 2022
Modes: Arcade (CPU battles with branching paths and multiple endings), VS (Local 1v1 matches)
Features: 18 playable characters, 18 stages, dedicated BGM for each stage, PvP support.